2012 Ford Escape problems by component
598 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Escape, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 137 | 23% | 56,000 mi |
| Steering → | 137 | 23% | 102,878 mi |
| Engine → | 72 | 12% | 41,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 69 | 12% | 43,150 mi |
| Structure → | 67 | 11% | 58,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 66 | 11% | 43,258 mi |
| Electrical System → | 42 | 7% | 58,600 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 26 | 4% | 47,103 mi |
| Air Bags → | 24 | 4% | 43,992 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 19 | 3% | 58,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 18 | 3% | 92,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper → | 12 | 2% | 57,000 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 5 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.